MASONS A clinched Group A of the Johnsons Buildbase Oxford Leagu after winning their title play-off 4-2 against Vikings at the Gladiators Club, writes PETE EWINS.

Masons swept into a 2-0 lead as Dave Rose (7,700) and Alan Lowe (2,750) got the better of Sean Stratford and Mick Stratford.

Vikings levelled through Bob Allsworth (7,480) and Sean Stratford (4,770), but Lowe (3,370) edged Masons ahead again.

Mick Murphy sealed the victory with a 1,710-1,490 success over Allsworth.

l THE summer presentation, along with a challenge match between Group A and Group B, will be held at West Oxford Democrats Club on Thursday, August 29.